Ecuadorian footballers Valencia and Sarmiento score in Europe

Ecuadorian footballers Anthony Valencia and Jeremy Sarmiento both scored goals for their respective clubs on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

Playing in Belgium, Anthony Valencia continued a strong start to the season with Royal Antwerp. He scored in the 16th minute against Genk following a defensive error by the opposition, assisted by Christopher Scott. This marks Valencia’s third goal in three matches for the current campaign.

In England, Jeremy Sarmiento ended a scoring drought lasting since April 2025. Playing for Middlesbrough in the Championship, Sarmiento scored in the 12th minute against Blackburn Rovers with a cross-body shot from the left side of the area. Despite his goal, Middlesbrough lost the match 2-1.